By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2021 We often think about inflammation when discussing wounds or joint pain. However,...

by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 16, 2021 Opinion piece I often encounter someone who feels lost, confused and overwhelmed by...

By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...

By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 28, 2021 Dairy-free and gluten-free are common recommendations for the management of PCOS. This...

By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Inositol is a popular nutraceutical therapy for the management of PCOS. This article...

By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN June 7, 2021 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of infertility in women of...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN May 4, 2021 Lockdowns and rollbacks on lifted restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic is a common measure...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 15, 2021 As the world continues to adjust to living with the #newnormal, you may consider venturing out...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN March 1, 2021 Don’t think that you have enough time to meal plan? Or maybe you’ve been trying, but it’s not...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 15, 2021 Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the grocery store and deliberated about which of...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 25, 2021 "It is up to us to break generational curses. When they say, 'it runs in the family', you...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 18, 2021 January is thyroid awareness month! Read more to learn about the relationship between your...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN January 4, 2020 In the spirit of the new year, the diet industry's messages are loud and processed foods...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 14, 2020 Maybe you're wondering how to enjoy your Christmas foods this year without guilt, fear of...

Nutrition postpartum is just as essential as nutrition during pregnancy and I'm here to share five things you should know! Nutritional...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 9, 2020 Protein is an important macronutrient that is often raved about in the world of health and...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN November 2, 2020 Plant-based nutrition has been shown to reduce inflammation and your risk for numerous...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 25, 2020 The body mass index (BMI) number often rules over so many of our healthcare decisions; do I...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body...

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 11, 2020 If you've been trying to GAIN weight, you're probably frustrated with the plethora of...